WLFZ

WLFZ
Broadcast areaCentral Illinois
Frequency101.9 MHz
Branding101.9 The Wolf
Programming
FormatCountry
AffiliationsWestwood One
Ownership
OwnerSaga Communications
WTAX-FM, WDBR, WYMG, WTAX
History
First air date
September 1, 1965; 59 years ago (1965-09-01)
Former call signs
WVEM (1965–1993)
WQQL (1993–2013)
Call sign meaning
"Wolf"
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID58549
ClassB
ERP50,000 watts
HAAT83 meters (272 feet)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitecapitolwolf.com

WLFZ (101.9 FM) is a commercial radio station licensed to Springfield, Illinois, and serving Central Illinois. It is owned by Saga Communications, operating as part of its Capitol Radio Group, and has a country music radio format. The radio studios and offices are on East Sangamon Avenue in Springfield.[2]

WLFZ has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 50,000 watts, the current maximum for most FM stations in Illinois. The transmitter is on Canadian Cross Road in Springfield, near Exit 90 of Interstate 55.[3]

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WLFZ". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ Capitolwolf.com/contact-us
  3. ^ Radio-Locator.com/WLFZ